Aerial View of Ford Exhibit Building Construction, New York World's Fair, 1939-1940
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Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Visitors to Ford's exposition could view educational demonstrations, peruse exhibits, enjoy complimentary entertainment, and take a ride on the Road of Tomorrow experience. This aerial view of the fairgrounds shows the Ford building, a Garden Court that featured musical performances, and the Road of Tomorrow's looping track.
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Visitors to Ford's exposition could view educational demonstrations, peruse exhibits, enjoy complimentary entertainment, and take a ride on the Road of Tomorrow experience. This aerial view of the fairgrounds shows the Ford building, a Garden Court that featured musical performances, and the Road of Tomorrow's looping track.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1939
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.10932
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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